Didier Blanchard cont. TOURNAMENT How do you think you'll cope with the heightened pressure of the tournament? I like pressure, I think it will make me focus even better than usual! I like to work under pressure. I hope that I won't let my teammates down as their captain!
What is it like to be coached by such a renowned Quidditch professional? Coach Marat is a professional and she is very inspiring to me personally. I am so very excited to work with an amazing coach like her! We will do so very well under her shrewd direction.
How do you feel about your captain? Teammates? Well, I am captain! I am very proud of my teammates, I love them all like my own family, especially Dani.
What is your impression of Hogwarts? Everyone is so very friendly, and it is very beautiful and interesting. It is also very cold compared to what I am used to in Beauxbatons, but I love it here in Scotland very much!
What do you miss the most about home? The stores! No, I loved the shops of Hogsmeade. I miss some of my friends still in Beauxbatons, and also my parents.
What's the most interesting thing you've learned in Multicultural Relations? I did not know about how your Houses work, that was new and different to me!
Have you shared any fun or meaningful experiences with foreign students? I have learned much about the school and the grounds-I even went on a lovely picnic with one very nice student and I loved going to Hogsmeade with Hogwarts student!
What's it like learning in a foreign language? My English is much improving, so I'm glad to have a chance to do this. I am missing French and sometimes I get confused when people speak fast but it is a growing experience for me.
What part of the grand prize most appeals to you? Why do you most want to win? I think I would just like to make France and my father proud. I do not even think of the prize. Just playing is prize in itself.
PREFECTS AND CAPTAIN How are you balancing the responsibility? I hope I am doing well, Coach Marat has been very inspiring and I just hope to make my team proud and help us come together as a team.
How would you characterise your leadership style? I lead by love. I am tough but I try to let everyone know that I want them to do their best at all times.
Have you been acting differently than you might otherwise? No, I am still just me!
Have you had to take points/reprimand your team yet? Not so far, but the year is young so we shall see.
Why do you think you were chosen for a leadership position? I think the coach could see that I draw people to me and that I can inspire others. I also am a good player, so I hope that factored into the choice as well.
EXTRAS [These aren't in character, but info for their profiles.] Dominant hand? Right